Author: Adekunle Dada
UNESCO supports Nigerian Govt. to save Lake Chad from extinction
The Federal Government in collaboration with Lake Chad Commission has secured the support of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…
Nigerian Govt. receives applications for 7 modular refineries
The Minister for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, disclosed on Thursday that the ministry had received applications to operate seven…
Nigerian Govt. reiterates commitment to diversify nation’s economy
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Okechukwu Enelamah has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to diversifying the nation’s economy.
Nigeria needs $30b to fix aviation infrastructure – IATA
Some aviation experts on Thursday decried the dearth of aviation infrastructure in Nigeria with the deficit estimated to be about…
Mediterranean Mishap: Senate to investigate death of 26 Nigerian girls
The Senate is to investigate the death of 26 young Nigerian girls in the Mediterranean while travelling to Italy.
Seat belt: Women drivers outshine men in Adamawa – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Adamawa Sector Command, on Thursday, said women drivers used seat belts more than men…
Oil palm revamp: Edo to cultivate 100,000 hectares in 3 years
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has reiterated the goal of his administration to cultivate 100,000 hectares of oil palm…
Expert commends Nigerian Govt’s economic revival plans
An ecologist, Mr Richard Inyamkume, has commended the Federal Government for demonstrating its commitment toward the revival of the nation’s…
NSCDC partners other security agencies to curb kidnapping in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, says it is collaborating with other security agencies to curb…
Entrepreneurship: Shell supports Bayelsa youths with N12m
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) on Thursday presented a business support grant of N12 million to 30 participants of…
Zimbabwe renames Harare airport after Mugabe
Zimbabwean Government has renamed the country’s main airport after President Robert Mugabi, Transport Minister Joram Gumbo, has said.
2018 budget: LCCI commends 30.8% capital projects allocation
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commended the Federal Government for allocating 30.8 per cent of the…
NGO partners U.S. embassy to train 45 NYSC members
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Devatop Centre for Africa Development, has collaborated with U.S. Embassy in Nigeria to train 45 National Youth…
infrastructure development: Council to partner FCT department
The Chairman, Kuje Area Council of the FCT, Alhaji Abdullahi Galadima has pledged to partner with the Satellite Towns Development…
Senate approves $350m World Bank loan for Ogun State
The Senate at a plenary on Thursday approved 350 million dollars World Bank loan for Ogun State Development Policy Operation…